Healthy Living With Low Fat Granola

By Deborah Richardson


There are several reasons why people choose to eat a diet that is low in fat. There is a wide range of foods that you can consume when on a diet. Low fat granola is a food that is becoming very popular with people who are on a diet. Having a cholesterol level that is higher than the average person can be a reason that people choose to eat less fat. The level and type of fat in the body and the food that is consumed will have an impact on the health of the body. There are certain fats which are worse rising cholesterol within the body.

The dietary fats can be classified into three different categories which are saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. The saturated fats are the ones that have the ability to raise the cholesterol levels in the blood.

These fats tend to be found in high fat dairy products such as whole milk and butter and also meat. It is very easy to recognise the saturated fats because these are the ones that are solid when in room temperature. The best know examples of these fats are vegetable shortening, lard and butter.

Granola is a source of healthy food to consume and it is full of nutrients. Although a healthy option it can also be an unhealthy food if you are not carefully about what ingredients it has. Take time to familiarise yourself with the ingredients which you should include in order to have keep this a healthy option.

The ideal thing to do is take time to become familiar with the ingredients which are in good quality granola because this will mean you can avoid all the unnecessary sugar, calories, fats and oils. It is all the unnecessary ingredients which can lead to granola becoming an unhealthy option.

Granola does not need to be unhealthy when you buy it pre-made and there is also the option of making your own. It is possible to make your own granola with the use of just a few simple ingredients. Making your own will mean that you are able to remove the sugar and oil from the ingredients, which will make it a very nutritious choice for breakfast.

When this food product is made correctly just one mouthful can supply enough energy, protein and fibre to allow you to have a health start to the morning. A granola which is full of seeds, oats, nuts and dried fruit will provide the body with what it requires on a daily basis. You could always make your own version which is low in both calories and sugar and full of the good ingredients which will give enough fibre and vitamin E for the day.

When you make your own you could try adding a few pumpkin seeds to the mix and this will give a good source of zinc. Some flax seeds could also be added to the mixture and this will ensure that you get enough Omega three for the day. Omega three is a fatty acid which is an important component of a healthy diet.




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